How much does an occupational therapist make in Richmond?
$105,600a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $50.75 an hour or $8,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.75
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,930Median: $105,600Highest 10%: $122,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,930 | $36.99 | |
| 25th | $84,130 | $40.45 | |
| Median | $105,600 | $50.75 | |
| 75th | $118,700 | $57.05 | |
| 90th | $122,500 | $58.88 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Winchester, VA | $106,500 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $103,100 |
| Washington, DC | $103,000 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $100,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $99,400 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $98,800 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $98,780 |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,010 |
| Kingsport, TN | $96,790 |
| Staunton, VA | $86,490 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $50.75 ($105,600 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $105,600 against $100,300 nationally, 5% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $100,700, so Richmond pays 5% more.
Where does Richmond rank for occupational therapist pay?
57 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.